Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Pink Marble Bowl Catchall Late 20th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Pink Marble Bowl Catchall from the late 20th century. Crafted from stunning pink marble, this bowl showcases a captivating blend of natural hues and elegant design, making it a stand...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Marble
Pink and Black Sommero Murano Art Glass Flower Bowl, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous handblown Murano art glass bowl in pink and black colors. The black edge cased into pink glass and the large size make this Murano glass piece highly decorative. Lovely to b...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vintage Murano "Sommerso" Glass for Coffee table , Bookcase , Shelf
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
Murano Glass - Table Decorative - Sculptural Accent
Many are the different types of glass created by master makers on the Venetian island of Murano. From air-thin vases to expressi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Danish Modern Marianne Starck for Ma&S Large Wall Decor Women in a Row, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare mid-century Danish wall decor designed by Marianne Starck for the famous Danish ceramic workshop Michael Andersen & Søn (MA&S) on the island of ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Pol Chambost French Midcentury Shell Bowl, circa1950
By Pol Chambost
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Ceramic shell bowl by Pol Chambost, France, circa1950. Measures: Height : 3.6cm - 1.4 in., Width : 25.5cm - 10in. Depth : 24.5cm - 9.6 in. Incised under the base "1025 Poterie Pol Ch...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Italian Silver Plate Breadbasket Fruit Bowl
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Silver Plate Italian Bread or Fruit Bowl Wire Basket
handmade Italy
10.25 x 2.88 h
Original unrestored vintage
Refer to images
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Silver Plate
Val Saint Lambert Heavy Crystal Bowl with Controlled Spikes 1960s
Located in Verviers, BE
Val Saint Lambert Heavy Crystal Bowl with Controlled Spikes 1960s
Handcrafted with Green highlights fading through bringing warmth into your color scheme.
Still in lovely condition ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Amber Murano "Bullicante" Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, Barovier 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful round bowl or ashtray made in a stunning multicolor amber Murano glass using the "bullicante" technique. This unique piece is attributed to the mastery of Barovier & Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Painted Stained Glass Tray, United States, 1960's. ( Two Trays Available. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
1950 Barovier e Toso "Zanfirico" Glass and Silver Italian Murano Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
White "Zanfiro" glass
Silver stand
"Barovier & Toso" signed
Perfect condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Solid Walnut Waste Baskets
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Mid-Century solid walnut waste baskets in a medium brown walnut finish. The baskets have two handle cut-out on opposite sides, the baskets are on a 1"-inch high base & measu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Walnut
Modern Scandinavian vintage Iittala Vase, Known as “Aava” by Markku Salo Finland
By Markku Salo, Iittala
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
It is 16.5cm (6.49") high and 22.5cm (8.85") wide and 7cm (2.75") deep. An extraordinary vintage glass vase made and signed by talented Markku Salo known a...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Polveri by Alfredo Barbini for Camer - CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Bowl w/Gold Polveri by Alfredo Barbini for Camer (assumed) - CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This piece is approximately 6 x 2...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Decorative Japanese Mid Century Ikebana Bamboo Basket Produced in Japan, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare rectangular and decorative mid century Japanese ikebana basket in bamboo produced in Japan, 1950s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H: 35 cm / 13.75" W: 35 cm / 13.75" ...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
CLOSING SALE Fenton Golden-Amber Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Vessel
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLOSING SALE Fenton Golden-Amber Hobnail Orb, Ball-Shaped Ashtray / Vessel
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY*****
This pretty hobnail piece, originally designed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass, Glass
Stunning Unique Bowl by Guido Gambone. Florence, Italy, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and unique bowl with amazing lava-like glaze.
Made by Guido Gambone in Florence, Italy, 1950s.
Great condition. With a slight discoloration in the bottom of the bowl (se...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Emil Milan Hand-Carved Double Compartment Freeform Vessel
By Emil Milan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exquisitely carved double-compartment freeform bowl by Emil Milan (1922-85), executed in bubinga. Rich patina throughout. Signed to the underside, "By Emilan, Bubinga". Other exam...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bubinga
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rattan Picnic Basket, 1950s, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan picnic basket, which was made out of woven rattan and a wooden inlay.
The rattan basket was designed and made 1950s, Au...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Rattan
Rare Mastad Norway Footed Bowl Scandinavian Pewter 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Mastad Norway Footed Bowl in Scandinavian Midcentury Modern style was made by Mastad Norway in 1950s. It has wide, stable base, patterned sides, and is signed with manufacturer's logo on the bottom. It's in a good condition with light wear consistent with age and use.
The Mastad Tinnvarefabrikk was founded in 1870 in the town of Orje, Norway. Mastad Norway Pewter objects are well-known for their detailed and elegant metalwork. The company boasts a rich history in the field of Scandinavian metal artistry.
We are listing Mastad Norway pair of pewter candle sticks...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pewter
Archimede Seguso Murano Sommerso Blue Clear Glass Geode Bowl, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso triangle geode bowl in dark blue and turquoise blue glass . Italy, 1960s.
A darker blue in the central part contrasting with the edge in turquoise b...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Vide-Poche or Wall Tile Plate Ceramic Giovanni De Simone, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful squared wall mounted tile platen or vide-poche in colored ceramic by the Italian artisti Giovanni De Simone.
Giovanni De Simone was a great Sicilian artist...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Large brutalist Teak Bowl with Brass Handles by Carl Auböck, Austria, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak bowl, shell element
Design:
Carl Auböck, 1950s
Producer:
Auböck Workshop Vienna, Austria
Origin:
Austria
Age:
1950s
Description:
Original 1950s bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Beautiful vintage ceramic fruit basket made in Italy in mid 20th century.
Cherry, banana, apple, pear are shiny and look yummy !
The vase...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Virginia Metalcrafters Large Calla Lily Brass Leaf Tray
Located in New York, NY
1940s solid brass Calla Lily leaf brass tray by Virginia Metalcrafters.
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Blue Murano Art Glass Decorative Bowl Dish
Located in Toronto, ON
Amazing murano decorative Center piece bowl in blue and green art glass. This decorative piece was made in the 1960s by Murano. This decorativ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
1960s Hanova of Pasadena Red Enamel Ashtray California
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Hanova of Pasadena Enamel Art on Steel
Abstract Red Gold Ashtray made California
7.63 diameter x 1.75
Unrestored vintage condition
See images please.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Seguso Murano Pink Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl or Ashtray, Italy, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Attributed to Seguso, Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful bowl has purple blue glass cased into clear glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Black and Brown Ceramic Bowl or Cup by Toublanc French Artist circa 1990
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Christian Toublanc
Original ceramic bowl or cup by the French artist
Realised circa 1990
Signed under the base
Black and white ceramic colors
Measures: Height : 6,5 cm...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Barbini Murano Sommerso Purple Pink Blue Opal Italian Art Glass Decorative Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple, pink, blue Italian art glass sculptural decorative bowl. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s-1960. The b...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Natural Malachite Stone Round Bowl / Vide-Poche with Metal Rim, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round 1950s natural semi precious malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with silvered metal rim.
It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl.
Beautiful emerald green and cl...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Malachite, Metal
Wicker Vintage Picnic Case, France Circa 1940s
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century picnic basket/case. In very good condition as it was never used.
Lined with a gingham blue and white fabric.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
XL Vintage Wicker Tote Basket with Wooden Handles & Hinged Lid c1970s
By Hermès, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This extra-large vintage wicker tote basket is a beautifully handcrafted piece, perfect for both functional use and decorative display. Featuring a sturdy wooden frame with curved wo...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Luciano Gaspari Salviati Signed Murano Purple Pink Blue Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding hand blown Murano Art glass bowl in shades of purple pink and blue. Italy, 1960s.
Manufactured By Luciano Gaspari for Salviati.
Signed underneath.
This beautiful bowl has...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Rare and Beautiful Wilhelm Kage Farsta Bowl
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Excellent hand thrown Kage Farsta stoneware bowl with interesting and nicely drippy matte finish yellow/ochre glaze. Hand signed and stamped, as shown. The world renown Wilhelm Kage ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stoneware
Onda" Glass Dish Vide-Poche by Sergio Asti Mid-Century Design Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Onda ashtray designed by Sergio Asti for the Arnolfo di Cambio glassworks, 1970s. The Onda series, which includes the ashtray and objects such as vases, was designed in the early 197...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Archimede Seguso Murano Purple Sommerso Art Glass Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand blown Murano glass Sommerso bowl / ashtray in purple color with a cased rim in pink/ blue glass. Design attributed to Archimede Seguso for Seguso Factory, Italy, 1960s.
A highly decorative geode round bowl lovely to be used as rings bowl, jewelry bowl, vide-poche or ashtray.
An interesting piece placed with other Murano glass pieces or decorative objects on a mirror tray to use in a vanity table, powder room our courtesy bathroom. It can be used also it as hand soap bowl...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Glass Bowl Centerpiece, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid and heavy centerpiece in Murano artistic glass. The bowl is a true piece of art created by the master's hand - Produced in Murano, Italy, in the 1950s. On the underside ther...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Large Pink Murano Bubble Glass Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
xl Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original glass shell bowl was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Italy. An elegant purp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Smoked Glass Curved Bowl by Holmegaard of Denmark
By Holmegaard
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century smoked glass curved bowl by Holmegaard of Denmark. A flat base and circular form features curved wave-like rounded edges. Handblown in smoked grey glass with variances ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Smoked Glass
Mid-Century Modernist Spiral Form Crystal Bowl by Orrefors
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modernist Spiral Form crystal Bowl by Orrefors originates from Sweden, Circa 1950. Featuring an elegant and gently twisted composition rising from the modest octagon...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Italian Alabaster Marble Tazza Compote Bowl
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
An Italian Modern alabaster marble tazza, fruit compote, bowl, catchall vide-poche, etc. circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is predominantly white with gray/black veining.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Alabaster
Ercole Barovier & Toso Cordonato D'Oro Red Murano Vase Catch All Bowl
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage Murano glass catch-all bowl by Ercole Barovier features the signature Cordonato d'Oro technique, where radiant gold leaf is expertly layered within the glass, ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Sommerso
Cofrac France Midcentury Free Form Art Glass Crystal Bowl
By Cofrac
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous art glass centerpiece with great details. This beautiful handcrafted item has a fluid, freeform shape. Heavy gold, ridge and swirl design, clear.
Cofrac Art Verrier France...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Crystal
Mid-Century Modernist Patinated Brass Conical Dish Signed Carl Aubock
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and minimal Mid-Century Modernist patinated Brass Conical Dish was made by the esteemed artist Carl Aubock and originates from Austria, Circa 1950. Features a subtle co...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Art Glass Bowl by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala 1950s
A large art glass bowl, designed by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala Glassworks in the 1...
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Large Italian Albini & Sgrelli Style Bamboo Riviera Basket or Container
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large bamboo and rattan basket or container with hinged lid, typical of 1960s Franco Albini and Ezio Sgrelli style. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Flavio Poli Sommeroso lavender plum and cream Murano art glass bowl
By Flavio Poli
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a handblown art glass bowl from Murano Italy. This bowl has soft tones of lavender, plum and cream incased in clear glass. This thick heavy bowl was made by flavio poli in Mu...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass
Italian Florentine Gold and Cream Wastebasket Trash Can
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming tall gilded wastebasket or trash can. Perfect to be used formally or informally in a bathroom, powder room, vanity space or home office. Truly a vintage mid-century ornate e...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid century modern bowl, designed by Tropic Art, is absolutely stunning. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), this bowl has a deep, dark, and ric...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Wood
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl White w/ Gold Polveri CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
Alfredo Barbini Murano Glass Bullicante Bowl/Vide Poche, White with Gold Polveri CLOSING SALE
*****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT TH...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carl Auböck Model #3844 Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3844 brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass. Originally conceiv...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
1960s Vintage Mexico Three Gold Globes Gazing Ball Spheres Blown Mercury Glass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage 1960s Mexico Mercury Glass Three Gold Globes Gazing Ball Spheres
10 tall x Biggest 10 diameter Smaller 9.5 diameter
Set of 3 mercury gl...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Mercury Glass
Brutalist Stainless Steel Bowl by Olav Joa Joff. Polaris, Norway 1972. Steel Art
Located in Malmö, SE
A brutalist stainless steel bowl with amazing relief decor.
Made by Olav Joa Joff for Polaris Fabrikker, Sandnes, Norway. The series 'Steel Art' was in production 1972-1974.
Great...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stainless Steel
Large Murano Glass "Yellow" Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud.
In amazing...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Metal, Brass
Lucie Rie & Hans Coper Studio Pottery Mustard Glazed Bowl
By Lucie Rie, Hans Coper
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning vintage British studio pottery bowl by Lucie Rie and Hans Coper, finely thrown the outer body decorated in oatmeal glaze with a dark ...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Modern Hand Carved Wood Fruits and Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 10 hand carved wooden fruits with bowl. High level of craftsmanship, executed in a handful of different hardwoods.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Hardwood
Alfredo Barbini Turquoise Lettuce Edge Vide Poche
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite letuuce edge vide poche in turquoise Murano glass caased in a white glass outer layer. Copper and gold fleck inclusions throughout the interior.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Natural Malachite Stone Round Bowl / Vide-Poche with Metal Rim, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Round 1950s natural semi precious malachite stone bowl or Vide Poche with silvered metal rim.
It can be used as vide-poche, candy bowl or jewelry bowl.
Beautiful emerald green and cl...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Malachite, Metal
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
By Tapio Wirkkala, Venini
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Venini Bowl 'Coreano', Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1966
A blue and green a fasce a spirale bowl from the Coreani series. Designed in 1966 by Tapio Wirkkala for Venini. Produ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Signed Midcentury Studio Pottery Bowl
By Otto Natzler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Signed midcentury Studio Pottery bowl in the style of Maxwell.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Clay
Murano Art glass Pink And Clear
Located in Toronto, ON
Stunning decorative dish in white, blue, and gold speckled. This bowl is made with a pink, clear layered art glass with speckles in silver tone. The outside is a clear glass colour w...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural Curvilinear Art Glass Fruit Bowl by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sculptural curvilinear crystal art glass fruit bowl, model Aquarius 1960 signed.
The midcentury bowl offers an oblong form with tapered rounded ends, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Large Silver Plate Bowl with Toucans by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking vintage bowl with an elongated form handcrafted in silver plate on hammered copper featuring two stone clad toucans as handles. Signed Emilia Castillo Mexico on the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
Large Murano Glass "Pink" Floral Bowl Element Shell Ashtray Murano, Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Bamboo and Fabric Sewing Storage Basket with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute little Mid-Century bamboo storage basket with lid and fabric lined insert. Originally used as sewing or knitting storage. In original condition with visible wear consistent wit...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Plywood
Carl Auböck Model #3600 'Crown' Brass Bowl
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck model #3600 'Crown' brass bowl. Designed in the 1950s, this incredibly refined and sculptural Viennese bowl is executed in polished brass. Originally conceived as an asht...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass
Black & Copper-Infused-Clear Murano Glass Bowl, A Bugne Design w/ Aventurine
Located in Warrenton, OR
Black & Copper-Infused-Clear Murano Glass Bowl, A Bugne Design w/ Aventurine, suspected to be by Fratelli Toso.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Copper
Bitossi Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ceramic Ashtray Vide-Poche, Italy 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic large ashtray by Aldo Londi for Bitossi from the Rimini Blu range. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s.
It would look beautiful ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Faceted "diamond" Sommerso Bowl Element Ashtray Murano Italy, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Murano glass bowl, ashtray element
Origin:
Murano, Italy
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage glass bowl element, ash tray was produced in the 1970s in Murano, Ital...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Auböck Fruit Bowl Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Auböck Fruit Bowl Vienna, circa 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Petite Murano Art Glass Bowl or Catchall by Barovier Toso, 1950s, Venice, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass ashtray, bowl or catchall. Attributed to Barovier Toso, a Murano glass company. Made of hand blown green glass, with a clear glass layer...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Opal Pink Alabastro Air Bubbles Art Glass Bowl by Archimede Seguso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Massive hand blown Murano Sommerso pink and opalescent white glass flower bowl with folded rim.
Manufactured By Archimede Seguso and Seguso Factory, Italy, 1950s.
Iridiscent pink gl...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
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